A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) allows patients to augment the volume and shape of their buttocks through surgical fat injections (fat transfer). This cosmetic procedure involves first removing fat from a target area on the body. For example, patients may want to slim down their hips, abdomen, or thighs. This fat is prepared and then injected into strategic locations on the buttocks, reshaping and boosting the volume that lasts. Thus, the procedure can create an impressive figure and silhouette by both slimming areas around the butt and increasing buttock size with a single surgery.

Initial Consultation

Every successful procedure is built on the foundation of a successful consultation. The process starts with this one-on-one meeting with Dr. Chiu to discuss your goals and expectations. Some of the key elements of a quality consultation include:

• Openly discussing your expectations
• Asking any questions you might have
• Going over your medical history and any current concerns

If a BBL is right for you based on the consult, then the next step is to schedule your surgery day. Even if a BBL is not your path to butt augmentation, we can suggest alternate approaches that may better suit you.

Preparing for the Procedure

Preparing for a BBL is almost always straightforward. However, that does not make it any less important. Proper preparation is critical to increasing the safety of your procedure and the outcome of your results. Dr. Chiu will provide you with clear steps on how to prepare, and you can always call our office if anything comes up. Some of the usual aspects of preparation include:

• Avoiding all tobacco use
• Pausing certain medications (e.g., blood thinners)
• Obtaining necessary bloodwork or tests
• Maintaining current weight
• Arranging for someone to drive you home
• Arranging for someone to help you around the house for a week or two

Day of the Procedure

On the day of surgery, patients will come to the surgical center, where Dr. Chiu will perform the Brazilian butt lift. Once you arrive, we go over their plan with them. Only once you are ready do we move forward. You will receive general anesthesia for a pain-free surgery that lasts 4 or more hours. The duration depends on the areas of fat removal and how much will be injected. The surgery itself consists of three main steps:

• Removing fat cells from target sections through specialized liposuction
• Purifying and preparing the fat for injection
• Injecting fat into target areas of the buttocks to increase volume and enhance shape

Once everything is complete, you will be brought back to consciousness and can rest for a time. Then, once you are ready, you can return home that same day with your driver (ideally a close friend or family member) or go to an aftercare for professional medical care.

Results from Brazilian butt lift procedures can be impressive when performed by the right surgeon and with a smooth recovery period. Full results are best seen about 6 months following surgery, when residual swelling fades and some of the fat settles. Because of this, the initial results for your BBL may look larger than expected. This is because we slightly overfill the buttocks to account for some fat absorption. Once this happens, your buttocks will shift to the desired size and shape. This final shape of your beautiful results can last for years, providing long-term benefits.

Results can last for years, but a healthy lifestyle is still vital. Future weight fluctuations can interfere with the appearance of your results. So we recommend maintaining a strong routine of exercise and healthy food intake.